Inclusivity is everyone’s responsibility
Yesterday, the 27th of August 2021, was Wear It Purple Day. Wear It Purple Day is about raising awareness of the challenges faced by young LGBTQIA+ individuals in our communities.…
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Creating a culture of empathy
More than ever, there are increasing concerns amongst employees of job security, financial security and even the future of their industry. As the world still grapples with the continuing onslaught…
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Getting out of your own way
I’ve recently decided to take a moment to focus on some further study. Whilst the change of pace and rhythm has brought many benefits (I can work from wherever I…
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Will the new generation give (a $#!+)?
A look at some of the challenges that orchestras face in securing philanthropic support from Millennials and Gen Z. Millennials are currently the largest living generation comprising 31.5% of the global…
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Identity and our orchestras. Pt 2: learning from the little guys
Are our major orchestras stuck in an image crisis? Are they holding onto an identity that was handed down to them, and, like schoolyard peer pressure feel they have to…
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What we can learn from how three American orchestras turned their fortunes around
In a recent article which appeared in The Baltimore Sun, arts journalist Mary Carole McCauley examined the trying times that the Baltimore Symphony is currently facing, and what three other…
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Identity and our orchestras. Pt 1
What differentiates one orchestra from another? Beyond location and the musicians on stage, how does a general non-musical public navigate this concept? This is a philosophical query that has spent…
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Put(ting) your people first
I’m not going to put my hand up here and say that people management is easy. It’s not. Humans are such infinitely complex beings all with our own unique nuances,…
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Beethoven 250—Make it matter
Orchestras around the world perform Beethoven year in and year out. We know the story of how this goes, and yes, we love it. I love it. I just fear…
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Youth engagement and future audiences
Back in April 2019 I was asked to contribute to a piece which appeared on the Australian Major Performing Arts Group’s (AMPAG) website. In celebration of National Youth Week, I…
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Start here
Have you ever experienced that nagging sensation of having an idea or thought that you think could be of value but not exactly knowing how or where to share it?…
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Kane Moroney 